A-Arm Guards

Whether you're bombing through rocky trails or navigating a debris-strewn job site, your UTV's A-arms are taking a beating with every mile. Stock components might hold up for weekend rides, but if you're pushing your rig hard (and/or relying on it for work), aftermarket A-arm guards are non-negotiable. Side by Side Source has you covered with a comprehensive selection of heavy-duty A-arm guards and CV boot protection designed to keep your suspension components safe from impacts, abrasion, and costly damage. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a four-piece boot guard set or full-on wrap-around armor for serious protection. It’s all here!

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Buyer's Guide for UTV A-Arm Guards: Helping You Shop!

Why Upgrade to Aftermarket A-Arm Guards for Your UTV?

Alright, let’s get real here for a second. Stock A-arms weren’t exactly designed with rock crawling, mud marauding, or heavy hauling top of mind. Really, they’re built around a price point more than they are catered to a heavy-duty performance standard. On the other hand, our aftermarket A-arm guards make up the difference and then some, providing unparalleled protection with the help of materials like aircraft-grade aluminum, ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene and reinforced steel.

How does this help you in real life, you might be wondering? When you’re hooked up with the level of protection you need for a more aggressive riding style, that means fewer walks of shame back to the garage, fewer punctured boots, and hey, better resale value to boot!

How to Spot Superior Side-by-Side A-Arm Protection vs. Cheap Alternatives

As with just about anything else, there’s the real deal, and then there are the pretenders. How exactly can you tell the difference when it comes to UTV a-arm guards and accessories? It all comes down to the quality (including the thickness) of the material. You’re going to need at least 3/16” to withstand the serious impacts headed your way. Flimsier, thinner materials that the other guys use are going to dent, bend and even crack under pressure (literally).

An often overlooked indicator, by the way, of whether or not you’re working with a truly high-quality A-arm guard setup is the mounting hardware. Your guard set should come with stainless steel or Grade 8 bolts, reinforced mounting brackets, and ideally, a model-contoured fit. Because that’s definitely one part you don’t want rattling loose!

Practical Applications: When Do You Really Need A-Arm Guards for Your Side-by-Side?

Mud riders are especially fond of UHMW guards because they allow the machine to slide over submerged logs and stumps instead of catching on them. Work applications are another major use case where you will want a solid A-arm guard set. If you're using your side-by-side for ranch work, construction site transport, or forestry operations, your machine is constantly exposed to rebar, lumber ends, equipment corners, and other puncture hazards.

A good set of A-arm and CV boot guards pays for itself the first time it saves you from a $300 CV joint replacement. Even desert riders running high speeds over washboard terrain benefit from the added impact resistance—those repeated jarring hits add up over time, and guards help distribute the force across a wider area rather than concentrating it on one weak point.

3 Top Selling UTV A-Arm Guard Brands

Ricochet builds some of the toughest aluminum A-arm guards in the business, with a reputation for taking hits that would destroy lesser guards without even showing a dent.
Factory UTV specializes in UHMW guards that provide excellent sliding protection while keeping weight down. They’re perfect for riders who need armor without sacrificing performance.
Trail Armor delivers comprehensive protection systems that cover not just A-arms but CV boots and trailing arms, giving you complete underbody defense in one package.

5 Top Selling UTV A-Arm Guard Products

This Yamaha Wolverine X4 4-Piece Front & Rear A-Arm CV Boot Guard Set by Ricochet delivers bulletproof aluminum protection for both ends of your machine with precision-cut coverage that installs in under an hour.
Built from slick UHMW material that lets you glide over obstacles, these Yamaha YXZ 1000 A-Arm Guards by Factory UTV keep your suspension safe without adding unnecessary weight to your performance machine.
For Honda Pioneer 500 owners who need rear protection, these Alloy Rear A-Arm Guards by Rival Powersports offer a perfect blend of strength and value with their durable alloy construction.
If you want comprehensive coverage, the Yamaha YXZ 1000R Impact A-Arm, CV, and Trailing Arm Guards by Trail Armor protect your entire underbody with their complete guard system designed specifically for aggressive riders.
Kawasaki Teryx owners swear by these CV Boot & A-Arm Guards by Extreme Metal Products, which combine heavy-duty construction with a precise fit that doesn't interfere with suspension travel.

UTV A-Arm Guard Frequently Asked Questions

Will A-arm guards affect my suspension performance or travel?

If you’re working with quality UTV A-arm guards, they most certainly shouldn’t. You should still be able to preserve your full articulation without messing with travel.

Can I install A-arm guards myself?

Nowadays, the vast majority of A-arm guard sets are DIY-friendly, as in, little more than basic hand tools are needed. You just need a basic level of mechanical know-how and some simple tools to get your guards thrown on in an hour or two, not a whole weekend.

How do UHMW plastic guards stack up against aluminum guards?

They each have their own strengths and applications, really. Aluminum guards will deflect sharp objects and resist puncture really well, while UHMW is great for sliding over jagged obstacles with its slippery surface.